How to Manually Convert MBOX to PST?- Free Method

[royalrobin]

To freely convert MBOX files to PST use these steps carefully: 

Step 1: Install and Configure Thunderbird 

• Download and Install Thunderbird: 
  
• Install Thunderbird from Mozilla's official site. 
  
• Add the MBOX File to Thunderbird: 
  
• Use the "ImportExportTools NG" add-on to import your MBOX files: 
  
• In Thunderbird, go to Tools > Add-ons and Themes. 
  
• Search for ""ImportExportTools NG"" and install it. 
  
• Restart Thunderbird. 
  
• Right-click on the folder where you want to import MBOX (e.g., Local Folders). 
  
• Choose ImportExportTools NG > Import MBOX file and select the file. 
  

Step 2: Install Outlook and Configure Email Account 

• Ensure that Microsoft Outlook is installed and configured with an active email account. 
  
• If it’s not configured, set up a dummy email account (e.g., Gmail or IMAP). 
  

Step 3: Export Emails from Thunderbird to EML 

• Open Thunderbird and navigate to the imported MBOX folder. 
  
• Select all emails (Ctrl + A). 
  
• Right-click and choose Save As or Save Selected Messages > EML Format. 
  
• Save the emails to a folder on your computer. 
  

Step 4: Import EML Files to Outlook 

• Open Microsoft Outlook. 
  
• Create a new folder in your Outlook mailbox (right-click on Inbox > New Folder). 
  
• Drag and drop the EML files into this folder. 
  

Step 5: Export Outlook Data to PST 

• In Outlook, go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export. 
  
• Select Export to a file > Outlook Data File (.pst) and click Next. 
  
• Choose the folder containing the imported emails and click Next. 
  
• Select a location to save the PST file and click Finish. 
  

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[johnmaxwell]

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